New Road Safety Plan: Eye Tests for Older Drivers Proposed
The government's new road safety strategy could introduce mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 and lower drink-drive limits. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
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Older Drivers Face Mandatory Eye Tests in Safety Shake-Up
The UK government's new road safety strategy proposes mandatory eye tests for over-70s and stricter alcohol limits to cut road deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full plan.
Government plans to ban shock collars and trail hunting
The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
No10 slaps down Farage over 'control freaks' hunting ban claim
Downing Street has dismissed Nigel Farage's attack on ministers as 'authoritarian control freaks' over Labour's plan to ban trail hunting. The new Animal Welfare Strategy also targets puppy farms and shock collars.
Labour announces ban on trail hunting in England and Wales
The government confirms a ban on trail hunting, citing fears it masks illegal fox hunting. The move sparks accusations of an attack on rural communities and forms part of a wider animal welfare plan.
VAWG strategy 'seriously underfunded' say campaigners
Campaigners welcome the UK government's landmark strategy to end violence against women and girls but warn its funding 'falls seriously short', leaving frontline services in crisis. Read the full analysis.
Government launches plan to tackle misogyny in schools
The UK government has unveiled a new strategy to combat misogyny in English schools. Discover the key measures and what they mean for students and educators.
Badenoch accused of 'dangerous' claims on violence against women
Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for 'deeply inaccurate' comments linking violence against women to migrant cultures. Experts warn her language is 'spreading racism' and undermining a new national strategy.
UK strategy tackles violence against women, targets deepfakes
The UK government has published its long-awaited strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The plan addresses deepfake pornography and 'toxic ideas' in schools. Read the full details here.
Labour vows new terror-style approach to VAWG
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips pledges a data-driven crackdown on violence against women and girls, using forensic tech to track offenders. Read the full strategy.
Labour's £20m school plan to tackle misogyny unveiled
Labour unveils its historic violence against women and girls strategy, with a £20m school plan to tackle toxic misogyny through teacher training and specialist support. Read the full details.
Starmer's child poverty plan targets 550,000 kids
Keir Starmer sets out Labour's 'moral mission' to cut child poverty, scrapping the two-child benefit limit. The move draws Tory fire, branded a 'Benefits Street' policy. Read the full analysis.
UK Government Unveils New Child Poverty Strategy
The UK government has published a new strategy to tackle child poverty, focusing on parental employment and early years support. Discover the key policies and expert reactions.
Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Government launches child poverty strategy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer sets out a moral and economic case for tackling child poverty, with a key £3bn move to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The strategy aims to help 550,000 children by 2030.
Labour's Strategy to Tackle UK Child Poverty Crisis
Labour's new child poverty strategy aims to lift 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
Inquiry Condemns Sturgeon's Zero-Covid Failure
Nicola Sturgeon's government pursued an 'inappropriate' zero-Covid strategy that was 'destined to fail', according to damning UK Covid Inquiry findings. Discover the full report.
Scottish Government 'had no Covid strategy' in 2020
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
UK Government Uses Influencers to Reach Voters
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policy directly to the public, a strategy critics say avoids tough journalistic scrutiny. Discover how this new approach is reshaping political communication.
Aldi launches 'Live Healthy' logo to aid shoppers
Aldi introduces a new 'Live Healthy' logo on selected products to help UK shoppers make healthier choices, supporting the government's 10-year health strategy.
Trump's Shutdown Gambit Sparks Election Crisis
Donald Trump urges Republican allies to force government shutdown unless Biden administration drops all legal cases against him, creating unprecedented political standoff ahead of crucial elections.
Steve Wright's secret government project revealed in budget
Exclusive documents uncover Steve Wright's secret government collaboration on loneliness strategy before his tragic death, raising questions about project's future.
Reeves's Stability Promise: Economic Mirage or Reality?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's recent speech promises economic stability, but experts warn it's built on precarious foundations. Analysis reveals the hidden risks in her fiscal strategy.
Trump urges GOP to force shutdown over election security
Donald Trump pressures Republican lawmakers to trigger government funding crisis unless Democrats agree to election integrity measures ahead of midterms, deploying controversial 'filibuster nuclear option' tactics.
Suspect nationality policy won't satisfy truth-seekers
The government's new policy of disclosing suspects' nationality fails to address legitimate concerns while feeding the very conspiracy theories it claims to combat, raising serious questions about its true purpose.
Trump's shutdown ultimatum divides Republicans
Donald Trump ignites political controversy by advocating for government shutdown tactics, drawing sharp criticism from both sides of the aisle as budget battles loom.
Trump's shutdown push meets Democratic resistance
Former President Donald Trump's call for Republican senators to force a government shutdown over immigration policies meets stiff resistance from unified Democratic opposition, creating political turmoil in Washington.
Labour MPs Challenge Government Over Manufacturing Crisis
Senior Labour figures Justin Madders and Matthew Pennycook challenge ministers over failure to protect British manufacturing jobs and industry from economic pressures.
Reeves: UK Economy Defying Gloomy Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves challenges pessimistic forecasts, revealing stronger-than-expected economic data and outlining Labour's growth strategy for Britain's future.
Dem strategist admits shutdown leverage plan
Senior Democratic strategist reveals party's strategy to use potential government shutdown as leverage against Republicans in high-stakes political showdown.
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